Cotopaxi Tasra 16L vs. Fjallraven Haulpack No.1
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Cotopaxi Tasra 16L
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×27×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $85 |
Feature by feature
| Cotopaxi Tasra 16L | Feature | Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 13in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% recycled polyester | G-1000® HeavyDuty: 65% polyester (recycled), 35% cotton (organic) |
Fjallraven Haulpack No.1
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 39×31×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $180 |
Key differences between the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L and Fjallraven Haulpack No.1
- Sternum strap: No on the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L; Removable on the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1.
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L; 15in on the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L; No on the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1.
- Water resistant: No on the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L; Yes on the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, water bottle pockets.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 179 accept both. 2 accept only the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L, and 2 accept only the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1.
Only the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 fits
VivaColombia, Volaris.
Cotopaxi Tasra 16L vs. Fjallraven Haulpack No.1: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 carries 7L more than the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L (16L vs. 23L), while the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1; if you want to travel lighter, the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L is the better call.